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This privacy policy has several concerning clauses. You face a high risk because the company makes no guarantees about the security or privacy of your information (risk_flags-1). Furthermore, if you post objectionable content, your Personal Information may be disclosed (risk_flags-2). Content you share to the service may remain publicly visible even after deletion (risk_flags-3).
The company may share data broadly with affiliates and service providers (data_use-1) and collects information from third-party services if linked (data_use-2). Your data may be used for targeted advertising and marketing (data_use-3).
Additionally, note that if the service cannot acquire your GPS location, certain features may be unavailable (gotchas-1), and the company does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals (gotchas-2).
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Risk Flags
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Critical issues and red flags – clauses that are highly concerning and could lead to significant harm.
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No Guarantees on Security or Privacy
The policy states that no electronic transmission or storage of information can be entirely secure and that they cannot make guarantees regarding the security or privacy of your information.
Why it matters: This means that despite efforts to protect user information, there is no guarantee against security breaches or privacy compromises, which could lead to personal data exposure.
We make reasonable efforts to protect your information by using physical and electronic safeguards designed to improve the security of the information we maintain. However, as no electronic transmission or storage of information can be entirely secure, we can make no guarantees as to the security or privacy of your information.
The policy warns that disclosure of your Personal Information may occur if you post any objectionable content on or through the Service.
Why it matters: Users who post content considered "objectionable" could face disclosure of their Personal Information, leading to potential privacy loss and exposure.
For the avoidance of doubt, the disclosure of your Personal Information may occur if you post any objectionable content on or through the Service.
**HOW WE SHARE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT**, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
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Sharing of Publicly Posted Content
Content you share to the Service, such as feedback, reports, commentary, and photos, will be shared publicly within the platform and may remain visible even after it has been deleted from your account.
Why it matters: Content posted by users, even if later deleted, may remain publicly visible, leading to permanent exposure of that content.
The Content you share to the Service (feedback, reports, commentary, photos, etc.) will be shared publicly within the platform and may remain visible even after the content has been deleted from your account.
**HOW WE SHARE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT**, paragraph 4 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
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Key policies that govern the collection, processing, and sharing of user data.
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Broad Data Sharing with Affiliates and Service Providers
The company may share any information received with its partners, corporate affiliates, parents, or subsidiaries for any purpose described in the Privacy Policy, and also with vendors and service providers retained for providing the Service.
Why it matters: User data, including Personal Information, may be broadly shared across the company's network of affiliates and third-party service providers for various purposes, which could lead to wider exposure and use beyond the direct service interaction.
We may share any information we receive with our partners, corporate affiliates, parents, or subsidiaries for any purpose described in this Privacy Policy.
**HOW WE SHARE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT**, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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Data Collected from Third-Party Services
If you link the Service to a third-party account, the company may receive information about you, including your profile information and photo, and your use of that third-party account.
Why it matters: Linking third-party accounts can lead to the collection of additional personal data, such as profile information and photos, from those services by the company. Users have to visit privacy settings of third-party platforms to limit this.
If you choose to link the Service to a third-party account, we may receive information about you, including your profile information and your photo, and your use of the third-party account. If you wish to limit the information available to us, you should visit the privacy settings of your third-party accounts to learn about your options.
**Personal Information We Receive from Third Parties.**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Data Used for Targeted Advertising and Marketing
The company may use collected information for marketing purposes, such as developing and providing promotional and advertising materials. They also share non-personally identifiable and aggregate information with third parties (including advertising partners) to develop and deliver targeted advertising.
Why it matters: Your information may be used to deliver targeted ads and promotional materials, potentially increasing the number of advertisements you encounter.
ze trends, manage and administer the Service and improve our business and the Service, create new products or services and to develop and deliver targeted advertising and to analyze and report on the advertising you see.
**HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Collection of Personal Information from Third Parties
The company collects Personal Information from you and from some third parties about you, such as when your payment is processed or if you log in from social media.
Why it matters: Personal information may be collected from sources beyond direct user input, including third-party payment processors and social media accounts, which could lead to unexpected data collection.
We collect Personal Information from you and from some third parties about you (such as when your payment is processed, if you log in from social media, etc.).
Third-party partners, such as analytics and advertising partners, may use cookies, pixel tags, or similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different services.
Why it matters: Third-party partners may track your online activities across various websites, apps, and services, potentially compiling a broad profile of your digital behavior.
Our third-party partners, such as analytics and advertising partners, may use these technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different services.
**Personal Information You Provide to Us.**, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation and Renewal
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Terms related to subscription management, account cancellation, and automatic renewals.
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Gotchas
2 findings
Potentially overlooked clauses that could disadvantage users.
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Service Limitations Without Location Information
If the Service is unable to acquire your GPS Location, certain features of the Service may not be available to you.
Why it matters: You may be unable to use core functions of the service if you choose to disable location tracking.
If the Service is unable to acquire your GPS Location, certain features of the Service may not be available to you.
**Personal Information You Provide to Us.**, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
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No Response to Do Not Track Signals
The policy states that there is no accepted standard on how to respond to Do Not Track signals, and the company does not respond to such signals.
Why it matters: Your online activity may still be tracked even if you enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser, as the service does not honor these signals.
There is no accepted standard on how to respond to Do Not Track signals, and we do not respond to such signals.
**HOW WE SHARE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT**, paragraph 14 · Citation strength: strong
Protections
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User-friendly clauses that demonstrate a commitment to user rights and privacy.
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Personal Content Ownership and Privacy
The personal content you submit to the Service, such as waypoints and tracks, belongs to you. The company also states it will not disclose individual account data with other users or third parties unless legally compelled to do so.
Why it helps: This ensures that users retain ownership of their personal content and that their individual account data is protected from unauthorized disclosure to other users or third parties unless legally required.
The personal content you submit to the Service (waypoints, tracks, etc.) belongs to you, and you may choose to share it with other users through the Service. onXmaps does not disclose individual account data with other users or third parties unless we’re legally compelled to do so.
The policy explicitly states that the company does not sell your Personal Information.
Why it helps: This provides assurance that your personal data will not be monetized through sales to other entities, reducing the risk of unwanted third-party contact or data misuse.
We do not sell your Personal Information and only share it with any third parties that are pivotal to providing the Service.
Collection of location information is limited to when you are using the Service.
Why it helps: This restricts the company from collecting your precise location data when you are not actively using the service, enhancing your privacy and control over personal location information.
Collection of location information is limited to when you are using the Service.